As part of a $75,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation, a supporting organization of the Northwest CT Community Foundation, Berkshire Humane Society will hold a free rabies vaccine and microchip clinic for dogs and cats on Thursday, May 1st, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at 86 Summer Street in Adams.
Bishop West Real Estate is providing the location and support for the clinic, where dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers. Pet owners are encouraged to bring previous proof of rabies vaccination, even if it has expired. For microchips, downloading a form at https://berkshirehumane.org/document/microchip-registration-form/ will expedite the process. Free pet food from Berkshire Humane Society’s Pet Food Bank will also be available. The clinic is open to all; you need not live in Adams.
“We’re holding this free clinic in Adams to better serve animals and their people in Northern Berkshire County,” said John Perreault, Executive Director of Berkshire Humane Society. “Besides being the law, it’s important to keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccination for their health and the health of other animals,” he said. Massachusetts requires all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies before they are six months old. “And microchipping your dog or cat will increase your chances of being reunited with your pet if he or she gets lost,” he added.
“We’re grateful to the Wiederhold Foundation for their generosity so we can offer these services for free to those who need it and to Bishop West for providing a great location for this event to support our local community of animal lovers,” Perreault concluded.
For more information, contact Berkshire Humane Society at 413-447-7878 or BerkshireHumane.org.
###